Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) summoned a Saudi citizen for insulting a sister nation through an audio recording posted on a social media platform. Following the completion of the necessary legal procedures, the suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution on June 8, as the act constitutes a cybercrime under Article 6 of the Anti-Cybercrime Law. This move came after the authority identified on June 6 offensive content in an audio recording that carries insults directed at the symbols and leaders of a sister nation. Such content is in violation of the Anti-Cybercrime Law, which…
How a multidisciplinary leader is helping shape the future of healthcare innovation and localisation in the Gulf Published: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 2:48 PM Most leaders are taught to specialise. Yasmine Ghorayeb built her career doing the opposite. A pharmacologist, business strategist, and student of storytelling, she has spent years navigating worlds that rarely intersect: science and strategy, healthcare and innovation, data and human behaviour. For Ghorayeb, the future belongs to those who can connect disciplines that traditionally never spoke to one another. “We’ve entered an era where information is abundant, but clarity is increasingly difficult to find,” she reflects.…
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Charitable Foundation and Honorary President of the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz approved the 12th edition winners of the prize for 2026, following the completion of adjudication and scientific evaluation. The edition received 275 nominations from 69 countries worldwide. The prize comprises five categories: the Creativity Prize, Surface Water Prize, Groundwater Prize, Alternative Water Resources Prize, and Water Management & Protection Prize. The prize is held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman…
Telefonica Tech recently arranged to provide connectivity for a range of protective equipment produced by industrial health and safety product maker Halotech Digital Services. An arrangement was made involving Telefonica Tech’s managed IoT connectivity with a Halotech Software-as-a-Service platform which uses AI to provide real-time information relating to worker safety in industrial settings. Telefonica Tech country manager for the US Luis Lepe Marquez said the combination would help customers “transform workers’ day-to-day activities”, providing clear “actionable intelligence to improve safety”. The operator unit explained Halotech AI integrates with various namesake protective helmets developed for “complex industrial settings” including mines and…
MEXICO CITY — A Saudi manufacturer has contributed to preparations for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after supplying advanced construction materials for the renovation of Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium. Saudi-listed company FIPCO said its subsidiary, FIPCO Industries, supplied more than 4,000 square meters of Saudi-made PVC technical fabrics for use in the stadium’s roofing and architectural structures. The materials were airlifted from Saudi Arabia to Mexico as part of the redevelopment of Azteca Stadium, which has a capacity of more than 100,000 spectators and is set to become the first venue in football history to…
TOLEDO, SPAIN — A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, held extensive talks with French and Indonesian delegations led by tourism ministers with regard to further deepening bilateral cooperation and partnership in the vital tourism sector. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 126th session of the Executive Council of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Toledo, Spain on Thursday. During their meeting, Al-Khateeb and French Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power Serge Papin discussed the longstanding strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France in the tourism…
In a world dictated by unlimited scrolling and screen-time, spending 20 weeks painstakingly preparing for a 40-minute showcase on stage feels almost rebellious. Yet, that is exactly what is happening in Al Quoz this month. The Hive Theatre Festival, Dubai’s largest free theatre festival for children, is back for another blockbuster edition at @play. Bringing together hundreds of young performers across multiple weekends, the festival is a massive logistical feat powered by a dedicated team of 20 full-time employees and 40 teen volunteers and freelancers. Together, they mount more than 60 plays where every costume is hand-sewn, every set piece…
Rescuers searched the rubble of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the worst hit by a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds, to reach two people still believed to be trapped inside. The 7.8-magnitude quake, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries, struck early on Monday morning about 20 km (12.4 miles) off the coast of Sarangani province, with tremors felt strongly across Mindanao and as far as the city of Manado, 420 km (261 miles) away on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Officials said they hoped the death…
Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of DCO. New global platform mobilises specialised expertise and collective action to advance high-impact digital initiatives across DCO Member States and beyond. The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organisation focused on accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, has announced the launch of the Global Expert Community (GEC), a new global platform designed to mobilise expertise and advance international collaboration in support of high-impact digital initiatives across DCO Member States and beyond. The launch of the Global Expert Community reflects DCO’s continued commitment to turning digital cooperation into action by expanding access to…
BenQ Middle East, a global innovator in display and collaboration technology, has officially launched the new BenQ Board RP05 in the Middle East, an AI-ready interactive whiteboard designed to transform classrooms, lecture halls, and modern learning environments. Building on the success of the award-winning RP04 Series, the RP05 introduces a next-generation AI-powered architecture, enhanced processing capabilities, and an integrated collaboration ecosystem that supports the evolving needs of schools, universities, and educational institutions across the region. Powered by Android 15 and equipped with a powerful 10 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the RP05 is engineered for future-ready AI applications, enabling faster…